One of the few things that almost all economists agree about is that subsidies to sports stadiums provide little, if any, tangible economic impacts. But this one says Utah should invest in a home for women's sports.
estimated that when Akron’s favorite son, LeBron James, came back to play in Cleveland after a stint in South Beach, the number of eating and drinking establishments within one mile of Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse increased by 13.7% and LeBron’s presence increased employment in bars and restaurants by 23.5%.
Could it be the case that it’s not the shiny new stadium but rather what’s going on inside that really matters? I think so. That’s why, while I was sad when the Salt Lake Bees announced they were taking their talents to South Jordan, I’m excited byfrom a coalition of Salt Lake residents, athletes, sports fans, business owners, and developers to convert the soon-to-be-empty stadium into a home for women’s soccer, rugby, roller derby, ultimate, and American football — and perhaps even more sports.
It’s true that there would be a lot of different sports under one roof, and some might unfavorably remember the mixed-use baseball-football stadiums of the ‘70s and ‘80s, but it’s important to note why those facilities came into being. Many cities were unsure if there was enough demand for professional football and wanted to cover their bases with baseball. The thinking went, that if people aren’t into these Pittsburgh Steelers and this NFL thing goes bust, at least we still have the Pirates.
Could one of these women’s sports be the NFL of the 1970s? The demand for women’s sports, particularly women’s soccer, is only getting bigger. The 2019 Women’s World Cup final between the United States and Netherlands in France
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